Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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